Projects Control Manager (Cost Engineering)

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Develop project cost plans, budgets and forecasts; monitor actual costs and provide variance analysis.
• Identify and mitigate cost risks and change impacts; prepare cost reports, dashboards and financial performance summaries.
• Coordinate cost objectives and contractual obligations with project, commercial and client teams.
• Lead estimates for variations, claims and change orders; maintain cost control procedures, tools and best practices.
• Support cash flow forecasts and funding requirements; conduct post-project cost reviews and lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, audit requirements and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance or a related discipline.
• At least 15 years of cost engineering, project controls or cost management experience on large infrastructure or maritime projects.
• Track record leading cost planning, budgeting, forecasting and control for multi-million-dollar projects.
• Strong analytical skills; advanced Excel skills and knowledge of Primavera P6, SAP, CostX or similar cost control software.
• Experience with change orders, variations and cost risk assessments; understanding of construction contracts, procurement and governance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; able to meet tight deadlines and adapt to dynamic projects.
• Fluent English required; Arabic is advantageous.
• PMP, PMI-ACP or Cost Engineering certification (such as CCE or AACE) preferred.